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Alexandra specializes in providing professional and entertaining performances for all types of social and corporate events.

Make your event extra memorable by booking Alexandra for your next special event. Audiences of all ages will be delighted with Alexandra's captivating and dynamic style. Her dramatic and beautiful stage presence along with her friendly audience interaction will have your guest mesmerized from beginning to end!

MIDDLE EASTERN THEMES or BACKGROUNDSThe shows can be custom made to accommodate a particular Middle Eastern background of the guests or a themed events. (Lebanese, Israeli, Egyptian, Moroccan, Turkish, Greek, etc.)

COSTUMEAlexandra wears only top of the line beautiful AUTHENTIC costumes beaded with rhinestones, crystals using the finest fabrics. Color themes can be matched to your event. She will normally wear the classical two piece costume, but if a full covered dress if desired, just let her know!

TYPES OF SHOW

SHORT MINI SHOW OR BELLYGRAM (10 – 15 minutes)This package can consist of a performance with and entrance with one or two props and a short audience participation session. This choice is ideal as a surprise for birthdays, restaurants, offices and for parties where multiple entertainers are performing.

CLASSIC BELLY DANCE ROUTINE (25 – 30 minutes) The show consist of a grand entrance using props such as veils, Isis wings or candelabra then it will continue with finger cymbals, sword or cane and the will finish of with audience participation. This choice is perfect for weddings, corporate events, theme parties or family celebrations or to get any party started!

MINI CLASS PARTY COMBO (1 hour)This is the PERFECT option to create unique women-only events such as bachelorette parties, baby showers, bridals showers, etc. This option includes a mini-performance (15 minutes) followed by a 45 minute belly dance class. Loaner coin belts (or for sale) as available upon request.

Contact me to receive a quote, Prices change depending on the location and the lenght of the performance.

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BiographyAlexandra Lenis – Middle Eastern Dance Artist

Alexandra has been dancing and teaching in South Florida as well as internationally for over 10 years. She has traveled extensively to learn the dance and culture of the Middle East, including places such as Egypt, Turkey and Morocco. She has performed as special guest artist in various dance productions and dance festivals locally and internationally including faraway places such as China. The theatre performances include numerous performances with the Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, (a non-profit organization) as well as in several of the renown “Orientalia” dance festivals (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009) and was part of the legendary Emerald Dreams Dance Company under the direction of internationally acclaimed interpretative Middle Eastern dancer and published author Tamalyn Dallal. In 2005, together with Ms. Dallal, she organized an educational dance retreat in Siwa, Egypt. (A desert oasis in the Sahara desert) Alexandra has also been featured performing in National TV networks and media like Telemundo, Univision, MegaTV and the Miami Herald.

Her favorite style being Egyptian, has inspired her to study with Egyptian dance legends such as Raquia Hassan, Dina, Yousry Sharif, Mahmoud Reda just to name a few. Her strong technique and knowledge allows her to teach students from beginner to advance and professional level. Her teaching style is precise and easy to follow focused on posture and polishing the fundamental steps of the dance to allow students to create their own style. She currently owns and directs the Art of Bellydance Studio and Performance Space; a dance school dedicated to educate, inspire and diffuse this ancient art form and other Middle Eastern dances.